The Centre for

the Study of Theology and Health

Summer School 2009

'Spirituality and Trauma'

Discovering Meanings of Hope

An Holistic Approach to Theology

Monday 20th July - Friday 24th July

2009

 

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and among our Speakers are:
 

Professor Mary Grey

Professorial Research Fellow, St Mary’s College, Strawberry Hill, London; Professor  Emeritus,

University of Wales and Vice-Patron of the Trust

 

 

Professor June Boyce -Tillman

Professor of Applied Music, Winchester  University, Author, liturgist,

International Scholar on Hildegard of Bingen and Consultant to the Trust.

 

Dr. David McDonald

Consultant Psychiatrist

 

Rev. Dr. Jan Berry

Tutor in Practical Theology, Manchester

and Director of The Centre for the Study of

Theology and Health at Thirsk from Sept. 09

 

 


 

Spirituality and Trauma

 

Exploring Meanings of Hope

 

Developing Programme


Monday 20th

Evening Lecture ‘A Global Perspective’

Prof. Mary Grey


Tuesday 21st

‘Bald Statements’ (Photographic and Sculpture Exhibition)

An interactive Journey through the process of loss.

Jean Parker—Sculptor

 

Lecture ‘Theologizing Trauma’Rev.Prof. June Boyce-Tillman

Research papers / seminar/ workshop including ‘The Trauma of Recovery’ Jan Younger

 

Wednesday 22nd

Rev. Dr. Jan Berry “Praying in the Shadow:Liturgy and Ritual in times of Trauma”

 

Rev. Prof. June Boyce-Tillman will present her new show “A Tangled Truth-Mary Magdala -followed by a Plenary Session .

 

Thursday 23rd
Lecture ‘A psychiatric perspective’ Dr. David McDonald followed by group discussion and plenary.

 

Research Paper: ‘Spirituality and Cancer-related Trauma’

Prof.Helen Leathard

 

Friday 24th

‘Living out our Meanings of Hope’

Closing Eucharist and Summer Luncheon.

 

Guests are welcome to stay longer into the weekend for retreat space.

Suggested donation:

 

 

The suggested donation from:-

4pm Monday 20th - 2pm Friday 24th : £350


For attending parts of the Programme and for non residential other costs will be arranged.

 

 

For those seeking assistance with funding some bursaries may be available. Also costs may be spread over three months.

 

The Summer School will take place within the relaxing environment of Holy Rood House.

 

Massage, art, and a trip out to the Yorkshire Moors will be available during the week..

 

There is a swimming pool opposite.

  

For enquiries and booking contact Becca on 01845 522580 or email :

enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk

 

 

Call for papers

During the summer school there will be an opportunity for sharing papers on the topic.

 

If you would like to present a paper please post or email a 200 word abstract to beka_stevens@hotmail.co.uk by Monday  23rd June.

 

September 2009 celebrates a new look for The Centre for the Study of Theology and Health

when we welcome Rev Dr Jan Berry as Director

 

During the summer school there will be an opportunity to discuss the future of the Centre.

 

 

Booking Form

 

Click here for a booking form and please send with £50 non-returnable deposit to:-

Holy Rood House, 10 Sowerby Road, Thirsk, YO7 1HX

and the remainder of your donation by Monday  6th July.

 

Cheques should be made payable to:

Holy Rood House

 

If you would like a receipt please include a stamped addressed envelope

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